Give a DIY Housewarming Gift Basket!
or if you just noticed the new family moving in next door, it’s time to extend a friendly hand. This holiday season, go above and beyond by putting together a gift basket for your neighbors inspired by some of the aforementioned traditions. Here are a few themes to try. Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness There’s nothing worse than unpacking and realizing you tossed out all of your cleaning tools. Draw on Italian sensibility and put together a household supply basket. Fill this basket with items like all- purpose cleaner, furniture spray, antibacterial wipes, sponges, and automatic air fresheners. Flavors of Life Everyone needs the basics when they are settling into a new home. Put together a basket with these ingredients for a savory start: gourmet salt, a bread mix, olive oil and vinegar, a mixed herb set, and a bottle of wine to make unpacking a bit more enjoyable.
Around the world, people welcome their newest neighbors with special gifts. Russia is often credited with starting this housewarming tradition, as dignitaries would visit nearby villages to deliver salt and bread to townspeople. The salt was symbolic of living a life full of flavor, while the bread was so no one would go hungry. Other cultures have their own housewarming customs. In Italy, a broom is bequeathed to new inhabitants to sweep away any lingering evil spirits. Another common gift is a candle, which signifies always having light. Meanwhile, the French make a day of it by inviting new neighbors over for a “l’aperitif,” an afternoon snack of cheese and meat. Indians also extend a hospitable welcome, inviting new neighbors to join them for lunch or dinner. These neighbors also receive a gift for their new home. People often lament a time when “everyone knew their neighbors,” and while some nostalgia is better left to memory (lava lamps, for example), a neighborly connection is worth pursuing. If you’ve never met yours,
Warmth for Winter’s Chill You can also provide heartwarming gifts to brighten a new home. This theme might include seasonal candles, scented plug-ins, a decorative string of lights, and glow- in-the-dark stars for the kids’ room. Once you’ve chosen a theme, gather the materials to prepare your basket, including a decorative bow and matching tissue paper. Then, stop by and introduce yourself and share your thoughtful, creative gift. You’re sure to impress!
Jonathan & Estefany S e ga l i
Nothing gives us more joy than kind words from our happy clients. That’s why we’re thrilled to be able to share the story of Jonathan and Estefany Segali, a couple who went through Joel and Julie Hess when they purchased their beautiful house near downtown Boise.
everything that came our way was something that met our growing list of criteria.
“Never once did we feel pushed into a decision. As we’d examine a property, Joel and Julie went out of their way to make us aware of all the details, good and bad. Every step of the way, they did everything they could to educate us and make sure that the property we ended up with was, beyond a doubt, exactly what we were looking for. “The day that we put an offer on our house was the day before we were leaving for our honeymoon in Mexico. Understandably, we weren’t really thinking about the market at that exact moment. But Julie, constantly scouring the internet for the house of our dreams, came across a particularly promising house that had just come on the market. “She called us, explained the situation, and within hours we were looking at the property. It was absolutely perfect. Julie sat down then and there to help us write our offer. We were the third offer on the house — it wasn’t even on the market for a day. When our offer was accepted, it felt totally surreal, everything was so perfectly in line with what we had been searching for. “We’re so thankful for everything Joel and Julie did for us. We enthusiastically recommend them to anyone we know who’s in the market. Truly, we couldn’t imagine better people to work with!”
“Joel and Julie were incredibly attentive and available throughout the entire process. They made us feel like we were the only people
they were helping. Every day, we were updated with details about new available properties, tailored perfectly to our needs and desires. As the weeks went on and we looked at house after house, Joel and Julie narrowed down their selection process, incorporating our feedback and ensuring
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